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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1916
Page
2
Fragmented OCR shows advertising rates: space ads 43 cents per inch yearly contracts, 15 cents per inch for shorter terms, local ads 10 cents per line for first insertion, five cents per line for subsequent insertions, political notices 20 cents per line each insertion.
The Titonka Savings Bank in Titonka Iowa receives authority from the State Auditor to transact savings bank business after a compliance review and capital verification. First Board of Directors named: F.R. Amesbury G.B. Pankule M.H. Haggard C. Seward B.S. Pandgeuk J.W. Haggard.
Excerpts discuss Board of Supervisors pushing bond measures for highways and a new $100000 court house in Algona to safeguard records. Urges paving five miles beyond town and notes rising costs and future state road mandates.
The press notes Tred Larrabee of Dodge as a potential Republican candidate for Congress in this district. If he defeats Rank Woods for the nomination he would face a tough race as Woods remains popular with farmers. The piece reflects on campaign culture, voter scrutiny, and the changing nature of political life.
A letter from A Farler urges readers to elect a steadfast States Attorney in Hancock County. The writer accuses Elmer Johnson of crimes while road boss and alleges county officials shield wrongdoing. He calls for a house cleaning and accountability over officials who neglect duty.
Mrs. Thomas Gray and Miss Susie Pitner visited Garner. Laura Dole went to Maggie City. Hultgren family plans to move to Wesley. Box social at John Welland district cleared about forty dollars. Phoebe Priscilla society met Mrs. Peter Skow. Alfred Isagceon visited from Slobart. Widith Lloyd returned from Forest City. Various visits and travel among local residents. J W Wubbard fractured hip upon arrival in Wesley, going to Krowa Kansas with Dr J S Fulton. Thursday Club hosted by Mrs. Joseph Cosgrove. Algona visitors and local society events noted. Next week Ladies Aid to be hosted by Mrs Bila Yorker. Ball by Firomey planned for Pol 11. Edna Afard Crum Concert Party entertained at the Ball.
The third lecture of the course drew interest with a strong turnout. Algona visitors Mrs. Swan Monson and daughter Anna. Little Maude Tower improving after illness. Several auto loads of youths attended Friday night’s play. More locals including Frank Kouba and Miss Reilly of Whittemore were seen around town.
Local residents from Burt and Portland were seen visiting friends and relatives Monday through Sunday. Households mentioned include Daniels, Phelps, Ringsdorf, Dittmer, Mann, Hansen, Bartlett, and Rike with several participants moving, hosting guests, or assisting with farm work and chores.
The column notes February 3 as Ground Hog Day and recalls the woodchuck’s role in predicting spring. It discusses the tradition’s appeal among farm boys and its place in local lore, ending with a mention of Chas Wortman of Germania as a potential Kosuth County Republican candidate.
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